The Historical Puzzle of the
Hebrew Occupation of Canaan




Compare Joshua 12:7-24 with chapter one of the book of Judges.

1.
 What differences do you notice in the historical details of these two texts?

2.
 How do you think those differences should be explained?


a.
 Are the two passages talking about the same period?


b.
 If they are talking about different periods, why do you think the Hebrew tribes had to fight a second time against some of the places listed?








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